Jose Trevino Completes Rehab at High-A Dayton

Jose Trevino completed his rehab at High-A Dayton while working back from a balky back, a step that moves the 33-year-old closer to rejoining the Reds after a stay on the injured list. For Cincinnati, the assignment ended with its backup catcher back in game action and ready for the next roster decision.

Trevino at Dayton

Trevino, the Reds' backup catcher, finished the rehab stint after spending time away with the back issue. The assignment gave him a path back without rushing him straight into the big-league roster, and it left Cincinnati with a clearer sense of where he stands physically.

The return matters because Trevino's value has been built mostly on defense. In 2022, he was an All-Star and posted a fielding run value of 23, a 3.8 fWAR, and a 90 wRC+, numbers that show how much of his value came from his glove rather than his bat.

Reds Catching Depth

Cincinnati's catching picture also includes Alfredo Duno, a 20-year-old prospect whose development behind the plate is still in progress. He struggles with blocking balls in the dirt, throwing out runners, and framing, which leaves Trevino as the more established option in the near term.

That makes the rehab completion more than a routine box score note. It gives the Reds a veteran catcher with a track record from 2022 and another option while Duno continues learning the job at the lower levels.

Back To Cincinnati

The next step is simple: Trevino is back from rehab and in position for Cincinnati to decide when to activate him. A healthy return would add a 33-year-old backup catcher with a strong defensive résumé and recent game reps at Dayton, which is the exact kind of depth a club leans on when a catcher has spent time on the injured list.